Changi Airport in Singapore is the first airport in history that is voted “World’s Best” for seven consecutive years on Skytrax World Airport Awards. Whether you’re on a long transit or visiting the country on a holiday, these fun stops at Changi Airport is worthy as a destination of its own.
1. Be mesmerised with Shiseido Forest Valley
This airport hub is a green indoor sanctuary for visitors to explore the trails with wondrous sights, sound, scent and touch. Set in the heart of the valley is HSBC Rain Vortex, world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 40 metres high. The cascade at night would turn into a spectacular sound-and-light show.
Cost: Free
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
Location: Jewel Changi Airport
2. Chill out at the Rooftop Pool
Get away from the crowd and enjoy a cooling swim at the pool. There is also a jacuzzi and poolside bar to unwind while keeping you in plain sight of watching planes take off from the runway.
Cost: S$17 (Free for hotel guests)
Operating hours: 6am to 12am daily
Location: Terminal 1, Aerotel Airport Transit Hotel, Level 3, Departure Transit Halls
3. Visit the Butterfly Garden
The two-storey alfresco garden feature a gathering of more than 1,000 tropical butterflies. There are over 40 different species of free roaming butterflies in the lush garden for visitors to observe nature in a close range.
Cost: Free
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
Location: Terminal 3, Departure Transit Hall, Level 2 & 3
4. Admire the Kinetic Rain structure
Part of Changi Airport’s collection of art and installation, the Kinetic Rain is perhaps one the most iconic sculpture to ponder over as the 1,216 bronze droplets dance through the air to familiar shapes of flight.
Cost: Free
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
Location: Terminal 1, Level 2
5. Watch free movies at the Movie Theatre
Travellers in transit can wait in leisure by catching the latest movies for free in a cinematic setting right at the airport. The complimentary shows and screenings schedules can be checked online at changiairport.com
Cost: Free
Operating hours: 24 hours daily
Location: Terminal 2 and 3, Departure Transit Hall, Level 3
Text by Jessy Wong
